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Dorothy Ann Borek
May 4, 2024
Dorothy Borek (1947–2024)
Dorothy Borek, a beloved resident of Bensalem, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 4th, 2024, at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia-Jeans campus. She was 76 years old.
Born in Philadelphia, PA on August 7, 1947, Dorothy was the daughter of the late Dorothy and Carroll Radtke. She dedicated many...
Frances M. Carroll
May 1, 2024
Frances M. (Franny) Carroll, 83, of Tacony in Philadelphia, PA, passed away Wednesday, May 1st, 2024 peacefully.
Frances was born in Philadelphia, PA on February 27, 1941, a daughter of the late Frances (Curran) and Charles McDonough.
Franny was the widow of Thomas Carroll who preceded her in 2002.
She was a member...
Phyllis M. Fairchild Welsh
Apr 30, 2024
Phyllis M. (Brown) Fairchild Welsh passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 30, 2024
at Normandy Farms Estate in Blue Bell, PA. She was 99 1/2 years old. . Phyllis had
been a telephone operator during WWII and later worked at Bennardi Dental and then
Sprout Waldron, both in Muncy, Pa.. She then lived...
Donna Jean Plante
Apr 26, 2024
Donna Plante, Church Archivist and Senior Traveler
Donna Sutherland Plante passed away April 26th at Sunrise of Abington. She was born July 8, 1928, in Montreal, Canada to parents George Wildgoose Sutherland and Kathleen Hurley. Her father was a store keeper with Canadian National Steamships, and due to the nature of his job they moved between Montreal...
Kyle R. Minnich
Apr 26, 2024
Kyle Richard Minnich (50) of King of Prussia, passed away peacefully on Friday April 26, 2024, at his home, after a hard-fought battle with Central Nervous System Lymphoma.
Kyle was born on September 12, 1973, in Bryn Mawr, PA to H. Richard Minnich and Sandra (Baker) Minnich.
Kyle was a loving husband to his high...
John E. Stevens
Apr 25, 2024
John E. Stevens, of Upper Merion, passed away Thursday April 25, 2024 at the age of 88, in the care of Serenity Hospice.
Son of the late Arthur W. and Hazel (Peck) Stevens, John was born at home in Oberlin, Swatara Township, PA on July 6, 1935, where he was also raised. He graduated from Swatara Township...
Alfredo D'Orsogna
Apr 25, 2024
Alfredo “Al” D’Orsogna, age 85, of Audubon passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2024 at Brandywine Living in Upper Providence. Born in Lanciano, Italy on May 12, 1938 to the late Gennaro and Serafina D’Orsogna. He is also preceded in death by 6 brothers, Filippo, Nicolo, Amedeo, Alberto, Vincenzio and Antonio.
Al is survived by his wife,...
Ronald J Salla
Apr 25, 2024
Ronald J. Salla age 78 of Trooper, Pa, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2024. He was born in Philadelphia, Pa on March 13, 1946, to the late Augustine and Eleanor (nee Colucci) Salla. His wife, Sue (nee Cicchini) Salla passed away on January 14, 2013. Ron served in the US Navy from 1965-1967. He worked for Villanova University...
Denise Mccarthy
Apr 18, 2024
Elizabeth Denise McCarthy, 86, of Marco Island, FL, formerly of Jenkintown, PA passed away Thursday, April 18th, 2024 peacefully, at Avow Hospice, in Naples, Florida. Elizabeth was born in Philadelphia, PA on June 4, 1937, a daughter of the late Elizabeth (Gallagher) and Thomas Ignatius White. She was the beloved widow of Jack McCarthy who preceded her on February...
Kathleen S Reilley
Apr 17, 2024
Kathleen S. Reilley, age 73 of Eagleville passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. She was born in Philadelphia on March 3, 1951, to the late Joseph and Rita (nee Gallagher) Smyth. The eldest of eight children, she was preceded in death by her brother, Stephen Smyth, and sister, Karen Smyth. She is also predeceased by...
Serena Quynh Anh Van Do
Apr 16, 2024
Serena Quynh Anh Van Do left this world on Tuesday, April 16, 2024. Serena, just 14 days old, was born on April 2, 2024 to Cecelia Vo and Peter Van Do. She was deeply loved, and brought immense joy to her Mom and Dad. She was adored and cherished by her grandparents, Hiep Vo & Minh Dinh (Ông Bà...
Catherine "Cathy" Theresa Heffernan
Apr 16, 2024
Catherine Theresa Heffernan Obituary
October 2, 1938 – April 16, 2024
Catherine “Cathy” Theresa Heffernan, 85, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, surrounded by her loving children in her residence at Shannondell in Audubon, PA.
Born in Tralee, Ireland, and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Cathy was...
George Alvin Ruminer
Apr 16, 2024
George Alvin Ruminer, a resident of Bensalem, PA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 16, 2024. He was 76 years old. His life was marked by diverse experiences and meaningful connections.
George was born in the Philippines on March 26, 1948. He was the son of the late Constancia (Yongzon) and David Lee Ruminer.
George...
George Ernest "Ernie" Heegard
Apr 14, 2024
George Ernest “Ernie” Heegard, age 89, of Audubon, PA, formerly of Chester County, PA, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, April 14, 2024. Ernie was born in Salem, NJ on May 5, 1934 to the late George and Margaret (nee Dunn) Heegard. He graduated from Tredyffrin/Eastown HS in 1952 and Millersville University in 1956. He taught Industrial Arts...
James "Dave" David Johnson
Apr 13, 2024
James “Dave” David Johnson passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024 at Nazareth Hospital in Philadelphia, PA at the age of 77. Born on November 26, 1946 in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late David Reed and Helen Margaret (nee Segan) Johnson.
Dave was born and raised in Philadelphia. He attended La Salle College...
Monsignor John Joseph Conahan
Apr 11, 2024
Monsignor John J Conahan, Pastor Emeritus of Immaculate Conception BVM parish in Jenkintown, died on Thursday, April 11th at Villa St Joseph in Darby. He was 88.
Msgr Conahan was born in Chester, PA son of the late Joseph H and Mary (Kelly) Conahan. His mother died the day of his birth, and thus he was raised...
Patricia Torzone
Apr 9, 2024
In Loving Memory of Patricia Torzone (1947–2024)
Feasterville Trevose, PA—Our beloved Patricia Torzone, aged 77, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 9th, 2024, at her cherished residence. Born in Philadelphia, PA, on March 15, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Margaret (Pease) and John E. Malloy.
Patricia’s life was a beautiful tapestry woven...
Robert M White
Apr 9, 2024
Robert M. White age 87 of West Chester, formerly of King of Prussia and Broomall passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at Wellington at Hershey’s Mill. Born in Philadelphia to the late Richard and Madeline (nee Hoban) White. Also preceded in death by his wife, Patricia (nee Dziatkewicz); son, Richard; Brother, Peter (Sandra).
Robert is survived...
Timothy B Loomis
Apr 6, 2024
Three words come to mind when you hear the name Tim Loomis; family, sports, and fun.
Family: Tim grew up in an exuberant household with his seven siblings. His mom planned month-long, cross-country trips, exploring almost all of the United States, by car. The Loomis family wasn’t complete without the turbo Nerf football, “Turbs” which accompanied them...
Frank Joseph Szalwinski
Apr 5, 2024
Frank Joseph Szalwinski passed away on April 5, 2024, not far from his home in Wyncote. He is survived by his beloved wife, Beverly; his siblings Stephen (Joan-Ann), Freda Adiletto, Alice Szalwinska, and Joseph; his children Francis (“Jeff”) (Juliana), Alicia Davis (Brett), Matthew (Michelle), Mary Kate Nolen (Jim), Christopher, and Ann O’Brien (Shawn); his grandchildren William, Jonathan, Molly, Thomas,...
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